Being ‘Street Smart’ Increases Awareness of Pedestrians

Observance of safety precautions by drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists is always in season in the City of Fairfax, no matter the season or road conditions.

The city is doing its part by joining the region’s “Street Smart Campaign,” where law enforcement officers increase enforcement of traffic laws that relate to pedestrians and bicyclists. By doing so, officers hope to change the behaviors of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians — and thereby reduce deaths and injuries suffered by those who share the road.

“Keeping the roads safe takes teamwork,” said Police Chief Richard Rappoport. “Drivers need to be more aware of pedestrian and bicycle presence and follow the law — and pedestrians and bicyclists need to do the same for vehicle traffic, too.”